Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of the week, students will be able to...

  • analyze literature as evidenced by completing and presenting an independent reading project.
  • practice the skill of description and analysis as evidenced by writing journal entries for the junior portfolio.
Homework Due Today:

  • Reading Circle Projects for Presentations

Homework:

  • Due Fri 3/21: VER- Flashcards/Study for Quiz
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Important Deadlines/Reminders:
  1. Reading Circle Presentations on Tuesday
  2. Have handouts, binder paper, journals, writing utensils, and classwork with you every day

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  • How is personal narrative writing important to the junior portfolio?
Agenda
  1. Learning Logs: Update every day with homework, reminders, and essential questions.
  2. Reading Circle Presentations
  3. Journals: "Appearances"
    1. Title, Date.
    2. Write for the entire time, keep your pencil/pen moving.
    3. Write a full page or more.
    4. Count your words and put the total at the top.

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